Kanwar Yatra: Change likely in security, darshan plans at Ram temple
AYODHYA, July 28 -- In view of the likely heavy crowd during the Sawan Jhula Mela and Kanwar Yatra in Ayodhya, preparations are being made for major changes in the security and darshan arrangements at the Ram temple.
SP (security) for Ram Mandir, Vijay Shankar Mishra, said arrangements remain unchanged for now, but route diversions and other restrictions will be implemented according to the crowd.
According to administrative sources, from August 8-11 and August 23-28, entry into the temple complex without a pass may be prohibited. If the crowd becomes too large, darshan at all 6 sub-temples in the parkota may also be temporarily stopped, while the option of extending the duration of Ram Lalla darshan has also been kept open.
The administration estimates that 10 to 15 lakh devotees may reach Ayodhya during the Sawan festival. The highest crowd of Kanwariya pilgrims is expected on August 10, the second Monday of Sawan month starting on July 30, sources said. Ayodhya CO Ashutosh Tiwari said the number of CCTV cameras is being increased during the festival. Security reviews have already been held under DIG Somen Verma, while the final security roadmap will be approved in a meeting of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Suraksha Samanvay Samiti....
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